EVENT
VIRTUAL Summer Science Series: Pumps and Rockets – Engineering with Pressure (ages 7-12)
August 3, 2021
10:00 am–10:45 am
Join Waterworks Museum Staff for a fun look at pressure! We’ll be taking a look at some of the science behind how pressure was used in the Waterworks’ steam engines and how pressure is used in Rocket Ships. Then, we’ll be making Balloon Rockets. This 30-40 minute workshop is recommended for kids ages 7-12.
Please note that this is a VIRTUAL program. You will be sent a link to access the class after you have purchased a ticket.
Additional Details:
To make the balloon rocket, you will need:
– A paper or plastic straw (larger than “juice box size; or make a straw/tube using paper and tape)
– A long piece of string (ideally 6 or more feet long)
– Crayons
– Scissors
– Tape
– A Paper Clip
– A balloon
Rocket Ship Print out (this will be emailed to you with the class access link)
Cost $4
Upcoming Events
Great Engines Hall
The centerpiece of the Waterworks Museum is its collection of steam engines. Three original coal-powered, steam-driven water pumps are preserved at the Museum and are monuments to 19th century technology and innovation. Leavitt, Worthington, and Allis stand in the Great Engines Hall and reach more than 3 stories tall. Walk around each and see the multitude of perfectly engineered parts that pumped million gallons of freshwater a day into the City of Boston.